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SAMANTHA FISH Reimagines Classic ‘I Put A Spell On You’, Currently Touring Europe

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Samantha Fish, the genre-defying blues-rock powerhouse, has released her electrifying rendition of the Screamin’ Jay Hawkins classic “I Put A Spell on You.” Known for her fiery guitar playing and soulful vocals, Fish breathes new life into the iconic track, infusing it with her signature edge and raw emotion.

The single is available on all streaming platforms HERE. Watch the art track video HERE.

“I’ve always loved how intense and theatrical this song is,” Fish shares. “It gave me the perfect opportunity to dig into the darker, more haunting side of my sound.”

Following this release, Fish embarks on a European tour across the UK, Germany, and Holland, further showcasing her mastery of live performances. Fish has just wrapped up the Experience Hendrix Tour, where she shared the stage with blues legends like Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Eric Johnson, and Christone “Kingfish” Ingram. In November, she will headline the Ruf Records 30th Anniversary Tour, celebrating the label’s pivotal role in shaping modern blues.

“I Put A Spell on You” comes hot on the heels of Fish’s recent three-song EP, which featured reimagined versions of fan favourites “Faster,” “Crowd Control,” and “Better Be Lonely.” While studio work allows her to reinvent herself, Fish insists, “the stage is where the real magic happens. I connect with the audience in a way that transforms the music into something alive.”

European Tour Begins October 4th
Fish’s much-anticipated European tour kicks off in Birmingham, UK, on October 4th, making stops in iconic venues across the UK, Germany, and Holland. This follows a packed year of performances, including her participation in the Experience Hendrix tour, where she paid homage to the legendary Jimi Hendrix alongside some of the most celebrated guitarists in the industry.

Ruf Records 30th Anniversary Tour
In November, Fish will take center stage for the Ruf Records 30th Anniversary Tour, beginning November 7th in Pittsburgh. Joining her on the tour will be blues icons Canned Heat, Mitch Ryder, Bernard Allison, and Ghalia Volt, among others. The tour is a celebration of the label’s rich legacy and its future, with Fish at the forefront of modern blues music. “It’s an honor to be part of this incredible lineup and to continue pushing the boundaries of the genre,” says Fish.

Critical Acclaim for Samantha Fish
Fish has garnered widespread acclaim from critics and fans alike. Guitar World praises her as “one of the most promising young blues performers,” while No Depression highlights her genre-blending abilities, describing her as an artist who can “take you on a journey through country, blow your blues away, or slam you with some raucous rock.” Garden & Gun calls her “one of the new guitar greats,” a sentiment echoed by Guitarist Magazine, which declares, “Samantha Fish is a force to be reckoned with.”

SAMANTHA FISH BULLETPROOF OCTOBER 2024 UK TOUR

PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS: THE ZAC SCHULZE GANG

TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM Alttickets.com | Gigantic.com | Ticketmaster.co.uk

Birmingham, Town Hall
Friday 4 October 2024

Brighton, Chalk
Saturday 5 October 2024

London, Koko
Sunday 6 October 2024

Norwich, Epic Studios
Monday 7 October 2024

Cardiff, Tramshed
Tuesday 8 October 2024

Bath, Komedia
Wednesday 9 October 2024

Leeds, Project House
Thursday 10 October 2024

Nottingham, Rock City
Friday 11 October 2024

Newcastle, Boiler Shop
Saturday 12 October 2024

Edinburgh, Queen’s Hall
Sunday 13 October 2024

EUROPE – BULLETPROOF TOUR

Oct 04 – Birmingham, UK, Town Hall
Oct 05 – Brighton, UK, Chalk
Oct 06 – London, UK, Koko
Oct 07 – Norwich, UK, Epic Studios
Oct 08 – Cardiff, UK, Tramshed
Oct 09 – Bath, UK, Komedia
Oct 10 – Leeds, UK, Project House
Oct 11 – Nottingham, UK, Rock City
Oct 12 – Newcastle, UK, Boiler Shop
Oct 13 – Edinburgh, UK, Queen’s Hall
Oct 15 – Arnhem, NL, Luxer Live
Oct 16 – Groningen, NL, Oosterport
Oct 17 – Den Haag, NL, Paard
Oct 18 – Enchede, DE, Metropool
Oct 19 – Worpswede, DE, Music Hall
Oct 20 – Cologne, DE, Kantine
Oct 21 – Hamburg, DE, Fabrik
Oct 22 – Berlin, DE, Hole .44

RUF RECORDS 30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR
Nov 7 – Pittsburgh, PA, Carnegie Music Hall of Homestead
Nov 8 – Warren, OH, Robins Theatre
Nov 9 – Cincinnati, OH, Ludlow Garage
Nov 10 – St Charles, IL, Arcada Theatre
Nov 11 – Columbus, OH, Bluestone
Nov 15 – Virginia Beach, VA, Elevation 27
Nov 16 – Hopewell, VA, Beacon Theatre
Nov 20 – Washington D.C. Warner Theatre
Nov 21 – Glenside, PA, Keswick
Nov 22 – Jim Thorpe, PA, Penn’s Peak
Nov 23 – New York, NY, Sony Hall

WE KILL COWBOYS Unveil Commanding New Single ‘Android’

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High-voltage rockers We Kill Cowboys are back with a brand new single, a track that offers a thrilling taste of what fans can expect from their highly anticipated upcoming EP Back From The Dead, set for release in early 2025 via Mongrel Records. Known for their intense blend of psychedelic rock, punk, grunge, and stoner blues, the Cape Town-based quartet is ready to disrupt the music scene once again.

Fronted by Alex Muller, tattoo artist and singer-songwriter, We Kill Cowboys have carved out a distinctive place in the South African rock landscape with their gritty, anti-establishment sound and high-energy live performances. Muller’s compelling vocals bring deeply emotional and thought-provoking narratives to life, and this new single is no exception.

Inspired by Alex’s fascination with science fiction, the track explores the complex intersection of consciousness and identity. “I love Sci-Fi. I’m fascinated by the idea of androids and AI and how that would shift the world as we know it. There’s something about that confusion between robot vs. human that resonates deeply with how women have felt for centuries,” says the vocalist. The single dives into themes of societal expectations placed on women and the ways they have been marginalized, subjugated, and misunderstood throughout history.

“The song speaks about the expectations society puts onto women,” She continues. “How we are expected to play a certain role, how women can be subjectified, abused, and used in a magnitude of ways. We’ve been labelled as witches or diagnosed with hysteria… what are we? Where do we belong? Are we not all human beings? That’s the underlying message.”

Buy and Stream the single at https://orcd.co/android

The single features the band’s signature sound, with Mornay’s searing guitar riffs, Andrew’s thunderous drumming, and Miggs’ fuzzy bass grooves adding depth and intensity to the message. Describing the track, Muller says, “It’s hard, energetic, thought-provoking, anthemic, and full of groove.”

The band’s writing process remains collaborative, with the initial spark starting at home. “I write at home on my acoustic. I bring the basic vibe to the band, and we finish it together. That’s generally how our writing process works,” Explains Alex.

We Kill Cowboys are known for their electrifying live shows, and fans can expect the new single to be a central part of their upcoming performances. With a reputation for leaving audiences both exhilarated and reflective, this latest track promises to deliver an experience that will resonate deeply and linger long after the final note.

More information at https://www.facebook.com/wekillcowboys

RÜCKWATER’s New Album “Bored Machine” Explores + Criticizes Society And World Around Us

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Finnish Tampere-based alternative stoner rock band Rückwater released their second studio album Bored Machine on October 4th 2024.

LISTEN to the Bored Machine album on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/ruckwater-bored

The band comments:
“Musically, Bored Machine is a more progressive work than its predecessor (Supernova). The songs have been written with a deliberate risk-taking approach and an attempt to diversify the song structures. All the material was recorded live, as on the previous album, capturing the band’s strong chemistry and groove.

Bored Machine is a strongly thematic work that explores and partly criticises society and the world around us. Follow the Money is about social media influencers who have power because of their large number of followers, but who do not take responsibility for their actions/words. Mental health issues are addressed in several pieces, for example, Look at the Sky, Blue Lake Escape and Waiting for the Ride. Homo Economicus is about human greed, while No More Air is about dictators and authority. N.O.T.S.Y. is about forgiveness and Birthday Boy is a birthday rally.”

Track list:
1 N.O.T.S.Y.
2 Birthday Boy
3 No More Air
4 Homo Economicus
5 Follow The Money
6 Look At The Sky
7 Blue Lake Escape
8 Waiting For The Ride

Album cover by Tanja Rämö, picture taken by Juhana Kauppinen

Line-up:
Markku Makkonen: Guitar, Vocals
Jussi Vehman: Bass, Vocals
Jape Makkonen: Drums

https://www.facebook.com/ruckwater
https://www.instagram.com/ruckwater
https://ruckwater.bandcamp.com

TOMY LAISTO Releases Melancholic Acoustic Solo Album “Penumbra”, Out Now

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Photography: Jan Rucidlo / Jasual Audiovisual

Tomy Laisto is a guitarist known from Finnish bands as Insomnium, Pain Confessor, Mors Principium Est, Omnium Gatherum and Arc Spectra. His debut solo album “Penumbra” is released today October 4th via Inverse Records. The album features many well known artists such as Derek Sherinian (Ex-Dream Theater), Christopher Amott (Arch Enemy, Dark Tranquillity) and Rainer Nygård (Diablo). Although musically the album is something totally different than metal music. Penumbra is an ambitious package of atmospheric acoustic songs. A hint of jazz and blues twist blended with melancholic singer-songwriter material.

Listen to the album on music services (Spotify, Bandcamp, Apple Music, Tidal, Deezer etc): https://push.fm/fl/tomylaisto-penumbra

Tracklist / ISRC-codes:

Hue
ISRC: FI3FC2446801
Comparison
ISRC: FI3FC2446802
This Summer (feat. Derek Sherinian)
ISRC: FI3FC2346803
Drywall (feat. Iiro Salmi)
ISRC: FI3FC2446804
Sun Under
ISRC: FI3FC2446805
Reminisce (feat. Teemu Heinola)
ISRC: FI3FC2446806
Circular Spill (feat. Rainer Nygård)
ISRC: FI3FC2446807
Day Before Yesterday (feat. Christopher Amott)
ISRC: FI3FC2446808
All The Time
ISRC: FI3FC2446809

More information at https://www.facebook.com/laistotomy

CORY MARKS Release Two New Tracks ‘Fast As I Can’ & ‘Whiskey For Sale’

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Genre-blending musician CORY MARKS will release his second full-length album, SORRY FOR NOTHING, on December 6 via Better Noise Music. An unapologetic double-barreled blast of 13 songs, equally divided between roots country and arena-rock, marks the follow-up to his acclaimed debut album, Who I Am. Today, October 4, CORY MARKS showcases his dual musicality with two new track releases. “Fast As I Can” is an exciting, feel-good country track with a fun, foot-stomping chorus that will have you hooked and singing along to every word. “Whiskey For Sale” is a perfect blend of bluegrass, country, and a heavy rock chorus, narrating a love story that has taken a turn. Stream “Fast As I Can” HERE and “Whiskey For Sale” HERE.

“The record is really who I am,” says CORY MARKS. “The title says it all. I love rock and I love country. It’s a kick in the ass, the good, the bad and the ugly, the ups and downs of life, adding that little bit of fuel to the fire to keep you fighting, to keep your eye on the prize. There are songs for partying, songs to look back on life and have a good cry, love songs…something for everyone.”

Produced by longtime collaborator Kevin Churko (Shania Twain, Ozzy Osbourne, Five Finger Death Punch, Papa Roach), Kile Odell (Nita Strauss, David Draiman), and Andrew Baylis (Jelly Roll, Brantley Gilbert), SORRY FOR NOTHING is highlighted by guest appearances from Sully Erna (Godsmack), Mick Mars (Mötley Crüe), Travis Tritt, and DL (Bad Wolves). Pre-orders it now on CD or digital download at https://corymarks.ffm.to/sfn.

CORY will head to the U.S. later this fall opening for multi-platinum rock Theory of A Deadman. The “Unplugged” tour runs October 29 to November 23 with CORY performing an acoustic set featuring songs from SORRY FOR NOTHING and Who I Am, Tickets are available now HERE. See full dates listed below.

CORY has previously toured North America with diverse artists including Five Finger Death Punch, ZZ Top, Travis Tritt and Brantley Gilbert, while also having joined Nickelback on the main stage at the annual Boots and Hearts festival in Toronto in 2023.

CORY MARKS Tour Dates:

10/29 Des Moines, IA – Hoyt Sherman Theatre ^
10/30 Milwaukee, WI – Eagles Ballroom ^
11/1 Toledo, OH – Stranahan Theater ^
11/2 Erie, PA – Warner Theatre ^
11/3 Akron, OH – Akron Civic Theatre ^
11/6 Red Bank, NJ – Count Basie Theatre *
11/8 Waterloo, NY – The Vine Showroom at del Lago Casino *
11/10 Reading, PA – Santander Performing Arts Center *
11/12 Boston, MA – Citizens House of Blues *
11/13 New Haven, CT – College Street Music Hall *
11/15 Hampton Beach, NH – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom *
11/16 Huntington, NY – The Paramount *
11/17 Wheeling, WV – Capitol Theatre *
11/19 Knoxville, TN – Tennessee Theatre *
11/21 Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater *
11/22 Wichita, KS – The Cotillion *
11/23 La Vista, NE – The Astro *

^with Theory Of A Deadman & 10 Years
*with Theory Of A Deadman & Saint Asonia

Find CORY MARKS online at: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE

INNERWISH Unveil New Single & Video ‘Higher’

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Greek metal sextet INNERWISH have just unveiled their new single ‘Higher’ taken from their new studio album “Ash Of Eternal Flame,” which is due on November 8, 2024 through Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). ‘Higher’ immediately raises expectations by its title alone, but also meets them with ease. Powerful riffing, soaring vocals, and touching lyrics consisting of a father’s love letters to his child make the song a must for each and every melodic metal fan.

Stream/purchase ‘Higher’: https://innerwish.rpm.link/higherPR

The band state: “This is one of our most favourite songs of the album and – to be honest here – the one we were afraid it wouldn’t end up in the album due to it being way different than the others! But Henrik Udd’s excellent mixing somehow dispelled our fears and we’re more than happy to share it with you! The lyrical story of this song is about a father talking to his first born child. In this case, it’s a son and in particular the one of our singer George, but you can project it onto any child you want obviously: the feelings of the father, his thoughts, his anxieties, his will to always be there for his child – even after leaving this world.”

“Ash Of Eternal Flame” can be pre-ordered physically [ltd. CD-digipak or ltd. coloured vinyl], pre-saved on your favourite digital service provider (DSP), or pre-orderd digitally to receive ‘Higher’ and ‘Sea Of Lies [feat. Hansi Kürsch]’ instantly, here: https://innerwish.rpm.link/aoefPR

The album “Ash Of Eternal Flame” features two distinct cover designs by Giannis Nakos of Remedy Art Design (known for his work with AMARANTHE, KAMELOT, ARION, and more). The blue version is used for both the CD and digital formats, while the red version is reserved for the vinyl edition. The album includes twelve tracks (including a bonus cover version for physical formats), recorded at LoNe and Devasoundz Studios in Athens, Greece under the guidance of producer Fotis Benardo. Mixing and mastering were handled by award-winning engineer Henrik Udd, who has worked with acts like HAMMERFALL, POWERWOLF, and SEPTICFLESH.

With a diverse range of lyrical themes — spanning social and global issues, personal struggles, mythology, and even fantasy — INNERWISH are poised to shine brighter than ever with “Ash Of Eternal Flame.” Musically, the album cements their legacy as a formidable force in the melodic metal scene.

More from INNERWISH:
‘Cult Of The Blind’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBQatrM49i4
‘Sea Of Lies [feat. Hansi Kürsch]’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wHGM5PMttQ

About INNERWISH

INNERWISH stand for melodic and melancholic heavy metal, played in a powerful and dynamic way. Their story began in Athens in 1995, and in their almost 30 years of existence they didn’t only manage to be one of the most important metal bands from Greece, but also to establish themselves as a much-respected band in the European metal scene.